Wiregrass Officials Organize Association heads new body
The Wiregrass Officials Association was formed with Ashford official Al Brownfield elected president and Chipley coach Tom Love named secretary. About 25 officials from Atabarra and Plouids attended, with officers and plans to work in Alabama Florida and Georgia. Regular meetings set for the first Tuesday monthly. Fees and trip expenses outlined to support official duties.
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Hese
Auten
Florida
Omer Getails
al Brownfield
Ashford
Jack Howater
Dor Dan Coab
Tom Love
Offielit
Chipley
Fin
Reuben Herring
Dorian
Atabarra
Whit Gwena
Abbiville
Hox Yates
Hughy Cox
Earl Upton
Aia Officisia
God
Vols Rally Past New Orleans in Southern Playoffs
Nashville Vols powered to a 4 2 win over New Orleans to take a second straight victory in the Southern Association Playoffs. Mobile opened and closed with strong bursts, scoring four in the first and final innings as Charley Glock hit a two run homer and Walt Rogers also connected. Lenny Yochin earned the win as Mobile and Birmingham chase the series, with New Orleans hoping home advantage aids revival.
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United Press
Nashville
Mobile
Volunteers
New Orleans
Birmingham
Big Ben Wade
Pelicans
Sful Vols
Wade
Charley Glock
Lenny Yochin
Jim McsDonald
Nod
Cathey Samaklis
Walt Rogers
Freddie Hatfield
Jay Bimingham
Bay City
French and Italian Wines Face Quality Claims
A brief note discusses French made wine as generally consistent in quality versus a rival Ralian variety, yet claims Italian wine outshines French in some cases. The text also mentions evolving American highway markings with stripes down the middle.
Geneva Panthers to face Dothan in Wiregrass clash
Geneva coach Durwood Moore brings a power front and veteran backfield as the Panthers seek a upset win over Dothan in Wiregrass Stadium. Key players include Wendell Vickers and James Fulger on the line and Sonny Hendrix at fullback, with Newman, Edson, and Herndon guiding the offense.
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Revypen
Herring
Geneva
Durwood Moore
Geneva Panthers
Bie
Moore
Panthers
Dothan
Wirejaraas Stadium
Tigers
Billy Mac Vaughn
Jerry Jordan
Wendell Vickers
James Fulger
Horace Newman
Peel
Richard Edson
Pitman Peel
Lanny
Hendrix
Carl Herndo
Sony Hendrix
Newman
Herndon
Eason
Fleet
Panther
Billy Morvton
Vickers
Fulger
Henry McLewan
Carl Hammond
Roy Crawford
Paul Vaughan
Hemdon
Basom
Foe Newman
Whi
Boston printer preserves a century of type faces
Thomas Tr. Lyong, a Boston printer, has a collection of over 1,000 old type dents produced between 1820 and 1890. He says his hobby remains vibrant and he is now seeking about 27,000 new offers to expand his archive.
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Boston
Thomas Tr. Lyong
New Geneva Names Moors as Panther Coach for Dothan Opener
Geneva Names Durwood Moors, veteran coach and Navy veteran, to lead the Panthers against Dothan Tigers at Wiregrass Stadium in the season opener. Moore replaces resigning Hanié G. Redi Prim and is aided by Jack Adkinson and Glen Thompson. He holds a master's and AB from Alabama, coached at multiple Mobile and Alabama schools, and emphasizes early football material development.
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Geneva
Stat
Durwood Moors
Mobile
Geneva Plub
Dothan Tigers
Wiregrass Stadium
Moore
Hanié G.redi Prim
Jack Adkinson
Glen Thompson
Birmingham
Southern
Crackeft Hatfback
Durng
Murphyigh
Brewton
Tuscaloos
Bradley High
Hunterville
NAVY
Moor
Geneva Panthers
Panther
Fev- Wal
Pep Wes
Ewan
Dothan
Dothana
University of Alabama
Licenses Sold To Jackson Drivers Reach 2406 Total
Jackson County reports 2406 driver's licenses sold as of today with October 12 deadline for new licenses. County Judge R L McCrary notes delinquent fee after October 1 and urges drivers to purchase before the cutoff. Ordinarily Jackson County sells seven to eight thousand licenses annually.
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Marianna
R. L. McCrary
Jackson County
McCrary
Embezzlement Up Says Surety Men Advise
CHICAGO UP Thefts and embezzlements by employees are at an all time high and may cost American business twice as much as in 1945, insurers estimate. Fidelity bond losses rose from 11 7 million in 1945 to 916 BOQ 008 by 1948, with the trend continuing. Paul Brown of Lumbermen's Mutual Casualty Co. urges thorough screening, strict supervision, internal audits, and vigilance to curb risk. Gambling growth blamed as a major factor behind embezzlements in recent years.
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Chicago
Fidelity
Paul Brown
Lumbermen's Mutual Casualty Co
States Raise Cigarette Taxes Across Nine States
In Chicago, reports say cigarette taxes in nine states and the District of Columbia have been raised this year. Alaska also increased its tax, with eight other states approving new or higher rates, signaling a broad move to curb smoking.
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Chicago
Alaska
District of Columbia
East West Teams Vic Long Distances Swim Honors
An east coast swimming team defeats a west coast team in a coast to coast telephonic meet at Stamford and Alameda. Swimmers from Westchester and Fairfield counties faced Alameda County swimmers in parallel pools, with results exchanged by long distance telephone. The event, aimed at proving cross country prowess, drew plans for an annual meet.
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James A. Rudson
Stamford
Conn
Wotan
Jean Fron
Westchester County
N. C
Fairfield County
Lange
Philip Langdon
Frank Weeden
Ameda
New York
Hothare
Langdon
Weedan
Alexander Bell
Les
Weeden
Beth
Red Cross field workers deployed across armed services
Red Cross officials announced more than 2000 field workers serve the Army Navy Air Force and Marine Corps at 1286 military installations and 128 military hospitals both in the United States and abroad. Production notes show safety ping at 902 thinile mm per machine. The record tax haul stands at 374 million dollars for the year.
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Washington
Red Cross
Coventry
Army
Navy
Air Force
Marine Cope
Yamashita Trial Seen Unjust by War Crimes Counsel
A. Frank Reel, who defended Gen. Tomoyuki Yamashita, calls the Manila tribunal unfair and vindictive. The University of Chicago Press released The Case of General Yamashita, arguing the conviction rested on retroactive justice and could set a dangerous precedent for future wars. Reel contends misapplied vengeance and warns that victory without justice harms humanity and erodes rights.
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New York
A. Frank Reel
Tom’oyuki Yamashita
Manila
America
Yamashita
Malaya
Supreme Court
University of Chicago Press
Yamasbitz
Rees
Reel
Heel
Pacific
Alabama Backfield Shines In Drills and Auburn Praise
Clipped notes describe Alabama backfield shine in scrimmage drills with 210 pound receiver Curtis catching 12 passes for 259 yards and two touchdowns last season. Coach quotes praise Curtis as a hard-to-defend playmaker while coaches from LSU and Tennessee weigh in on form and strength amid a wave of speculation and practice reports.
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Associated Press
Bucky Curlis
Vanderbit
Commodores
Curtis
Red Cumiskey
Lexington
Paul Bryant
Bryant
Mississippi Southern
Rennerge Rays Besant
L. S. Uo
Yestertar
Bradley
Helfack
Jim
Roshto
Drew
Alabama
Tom Calvin
Bimbo
Melton
Rose
Tulane
Tennessee
Mississippi State
Mississippi
Florida
Auburn Fresh Students Report Dates For Fall Term
Auburn officials announce freshmen must report by September 11 with registration for Fall Quarter starting September 26. Transfer students also register September 27 with alphabetic grouping by last name, President and Registrar notes indicate higher enrollment than last year.
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Alabama, Polytechnic
Auburn
Charles i Raita
Anv
Fragmentary note on burial rites and wall inscriptions
An unclear historical fragment mentions communal burial and phrases like kept in the isles and concrete wall. It appears as a garbled OCR note possibly related to burial practices or an encyclopedia entry draft. No definite persons or events are identifiable from the readable text.
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Isles
Encyclopedia Britannica
Early scrimmage notes from Georgia and opponents
Defensive standouts for Greenies and Maroons highlighted the session. Auburn and Georgia each showed strong lines and passing drills as coaches Wally Butts and Bobby Dodd ran three scrimmages simultaneously. Quarterbacks Joe Salome Darerel Crawford and Jimmy Synthesis delivered accurate passes while backs Jim Patton and Rey Thompson connected on several drives.
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Paul Len
Bil Svobods
Greenies
Jim ‘Champion
Jerry Pay Jor
Arthur Tait
Maroons
Auburn
Varsity
Frash
Cosch Eyrn Brown
Frank Taner
Tom Banks
Rex Rutter
John Adcock
Wally Butte
Georgia Bulldogs
Georgia Ct
Bobby .Dodd
Joe Salome
Darerel Crawford
Jimmy Synthid
Jim Patton
Rey Thoipson
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